For the Tampa Bay Rays, the team's decision to pull out of a deal to build a $1.3 billion stadium raises a question on where it will call home in the future. The team said Thursday, just a few weeks ahead of a self-imposed March 31 deadline, that it wouldn't be able...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $2 million grant from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure improvements at SeaPort Manatee as it recovers from hurricane damage. The grant will reconstruct several roads, including South Dock Street, as well as...

Donald Trump Jr. endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida governor on Wednesday backing the Naples Republican’s bid to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026. “My friend [Byron Donalds] is a great patriot and has my full endorsement for Florida Governor,” Trump Jr....

A Florida Senate committee on Wednesday approved a proposal to expand the state’s Public Service Commission from five to seven members and impose new financial oversight measures on utilities. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 5-2 to approve the bill (SB...

A measure that would eliminate Florida’s lieutenant governor, restructure the state’s gubernatorial succession process, and establish a new Cabinet-level official responsible for government oversight advanced Tuesday as the House Government Operations Subcommittee...

The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) released its 2025 legislative agenda Tuesday, outlining priorities focused on tax cuts, regulatory reforms, and infrastructure investment. The agenda, distributed to state lawmakers, agency leaders, and business stakeholders,...

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Monday that Juul Labs Inc. will pay $79 million to settle allegations that the e-cigarette company improperly marketed its products to minors. The settlement includes a $49 million payment to the state in seven annual...

Florida TaxWatch is calling on state lawmakers to establish a state-level housing tax credit to increase access to affordable housing crisis, citing similar initiatives in other states that have successfully expanded housing availability and stimulated economic...

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday a $1.5 million award to Winter Haven to extend rail access within the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The funding will be used to extend rail infrastructure, helping businesses...

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on Monday informed the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa that they are under investigation for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act related to antisemitic harassment and...

The Debbie Mayfield campaign for State Senate is reporting strong fundraising numbers to support her abbreviated Special Election campaign. As a sitting House member, Mayfield is prohibited from raising money during the legislative session which began on Tuesday. ...